Lesser Knob Coral [Cyphastrea agassizi]
Description
This small, knobby coral forms rounded mounds or scattered bumps that can look like miniature domes on the reef. Divers may spot its tiny, closely packed polyps, which can give the surface a slightly speckled or velvety appearance. It’s a great species to slow down for—up close, the texture is far more interesting than it looks from a distance.
Where To See Lesser Knob Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Merulina & Sunken Ridge Corals
Merulinidae
|
| Genus |
Knob Coral
Cyphastrea
|
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